Backplate

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a silver-colored metal backplate. The backplate is shaped like a vest and has a wavy bottom edge. It is made of metal and has a weathered appearance with visible scratches and marks. The top edge is V-shaped, and the sides are curved. There are several raised lines that run from the bottom to the top of the backplate, with a decorative design in the center. The background is a plain gray color. The backplate appears to be a piece of armor, specifically a backplate, likely used for protection in combat, by the artist.